SE17 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 1QW

SE17 1QW, Southwark has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.25 per 1,000 population. This SE17 1QW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 637 crimes and a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 1QW, encompassing approximately 11419 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 1QW area, explore the SE17 1QW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

SE17 1QW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Sedan Way with total crimes: 10
  • Exon Street with total crimes: 9

SE17 1QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6217.2529.17%
Violence and sexual offences445.4329.41%
Theft from the person143.8516.67%
Burglary121.2333.33%
Robbery121.05200.00%
Other theft121.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.05125.00%
Drugs70.790.00%
Vehicle crime70.6140.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Shoplifting50.53400.00%
Bicycle theft40.4433.33%
Possession of weapons30.3550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.4314.29%
Violence and sexual offences344.2036.00%
Theft from the person122.98-42.86%
Burglary91.05-10.00%
Drugs70.79600.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Other theft60.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.53-61.54%
Robbery40.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.3550.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4212.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.682400.00%
Theft from the person212.190.00%
Vehicle crime131.840.00%
Other theft121.140.00%
Burglary101.050.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Robbery60.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.97%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3314.71-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences332.89-32.65%
Theft from the person302.8930.43%
Other theft182.6338.46%
Drugs151.58275.00%
Burglary141.31180.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.2325.00%
Robbery50.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Public order20.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.2024.39%
Violence and sexual offences494.4711.36%
Theft from the person234.2927.78%
Vehicle crime142.01180.00%
Other theft131.23-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.14100.00%
Public order60.700.00%
Burglary50.53-28.57%
Robbery50.4466.67%
Drugs40.4433.33%
Bicycle theft30.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.6641.94%
Anti-social behaviour413.85-28.07%
Theft from the person183.59-5.26%
Other theft151.587.14%
Burglary71.310.00%
Public order60.61500.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Shoplifting40.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.35-71.43%
Bicycle theft40.35300.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Robbery30.26-50.00%
Other crime20.26100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5714.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.990.00%
Theft from the person192.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.660.00%
Other theft141.230.00%
Burglary71.230.00%
Robbery60.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Public order10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202448
April 202442
January 202433
December 202351
November 202341
October 202357

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202410
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
January 202415
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202434
April 202425
February 20241
January 202433
December 202349
November 202344
October 202331

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 137 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202421
January 202430
December 202323
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202412
January 202418
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202413
January 20244
December 202314
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 1QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sedan Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Exon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hendre Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. East Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Massinger Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stanford Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Merrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Madron Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Penry Street
    Total6
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rodney Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Surrey Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Stead Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 14. Orb Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Balfour Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 16. Thurlow Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Catesby Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nursery Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 19. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Surrey Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Alvey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Markham Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Huntsman Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 28. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Barlow Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1